In Memoriam
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Robert Younker (MI '92)
Milken Educator <a href="educators/view/robert-younker" target="_blank">Robert Younker (MI '92)</a>— a war veteran and an educator of 30 years—died at his home in Westland, Michigan on May 18, 2015 at age 83. (read more) -
Thomas J. Sferes, Ed.D. (ME '91)
<span><a href="educators/view/thomas-j-sferes-edd" target="_blank">Dr. Thomas Sferes (ME '91)</a> passed away on May 1, 2015 at the age of 72. Thomas was an educator for 46 years and was revered for his innovative education techniques and devotion to his students.</span> (read more) -
Mary Curtiss (CT '90)
<span><a href="educators/view/mary-curtiss" target="_blank">Mary Curtiss (CT '90)</a>, a beloved and esteemed English teacher at Trumbull High School in Connecticut for 35 years, passed away on Jan. 11, 2015 at the age of 69 after an eight year battle with cancer.</span> (read more) -
Mae Johnson (CA '87)
<span><a href="educators/view/mae-johnson" target="_blank">Mae Johnson (CA '87)</a>, one of the first to be honored with the Milken Educator Award, spent 35 years in the field of education as a teacher, counselor, dean, vice principal and principal.</span> (read more) -
Cynthia Hagino (HI '00)
<a href="educators/view/cynthia-hagino" target="_blank">Cindy Hagino (HI ’00)</a>, a computer and technology resource teacher, to be remembered and honored by Hawaii Milken Educator Network. (read more) -
Frank Lamping (NV '93)
Called "the guru of middle school education" by colleagues, <a title="Frank Lamping" href="educators/view/frank-lamping">Frank Lamping (NV '93)</a> passed away November 11, 2014. (read more) -
Marie Hawkins (IA '96)
Hawkins, a Milken Educator from Iowa, was 83 years old. (read more) -
Dr. Carol Virostek (CT '91)
<a href="educators/view/dr-carol-virostek" target="_blank">Dr. Carol Virostek (CT ’91)</a> passes away, leaves behind a legacy of literature and empowerment. (read more) -
Diane Weitz (IA '94)
<a href="educators/view/diane-weitz" target="_blank">Diane Weitz (IA '94)</a>, highly honored principal, passes away at age 78 (read more) -
Dr. Lore Wiggins (CO '89)
Lore Wiggins (CO '89), devoted teacher and advocate for intercultural understanding passed away at age 79. (read more)